Gas & Chemical Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is hiring a Gas & Chemical Technician to manage the safe receipt, distribution, and recovery of process gases and wet chemicals used in high-volume solar cell production.

You will startup/shutdown gas cabinets, identify deviations, and support root-cause analysis with engineering. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and excellent collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous gases and chemicals.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, distribution, monitoring, storage, and recovery of process gases and wet chemicals.
• Startup, shutdown, and monitoring of gas cabinets and chemical delivery systems.
• Identify deviations and perform corrective actions to maintain process parameters.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate gas and chemical handling equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop procedures and support root cause analysis.
• Safely handle, transport, and load hazardous chemicals and gases per safety protocols.
• Track and manage chemical waste streams and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Gas handling & safety

Hazardous materials safety

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs & schematics

Cleanroom protocols

Communication

Lock-out/Tag-out

Microsoft Office

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Bastrop, TX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking a Gas & Chemical Technician to manage the safe receipt, distribution, monitoring, and recovery of process gases and wet chemicals used in high-volume solar cell production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the safe receipt, distribution, monitoring, storage, and recovery of process gases (including phosphine, silane, ammonia, hydrogen, NF3, diborane, and others) and wet chemicals used in texturing, diffusion, PECVD, etching, and cleaning steps
• Perform startup, shutdown, and monitoring of gas cabinets, chemical delivery systems, and abatement equipment
• Identify process deviations, perform corrective actions, and maintain process parameters through chemical analysis, additions, and system adjustments
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate gas and chemical handling equipment while ensuring design integrity and product quality
• Work closely with engineering teams to develop operating procedures, provide design feedback, and support root cause analysis for issues impacting yield or uptime
• Safely handle, transport, and load hazardous chemicals and gases while adhering to all safety protocols
• Collect, segregate, and manage chemical waste streams
• Track and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of gas and chemical systems
• Maintain inventory of consumables and critical spares
• Ensure 5S standards and a clean, organized work area while upholding all safety, quality, and environmental policies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position in a chemical handling environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous gases and chemicals (including silane, phosphine, and acids)
• Knowledge of gas delivery systems, chemical distribution, abatement/scrubbers, and safety interlocks
• Experience in semiconductor, solar, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read and understand P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions
• Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
• Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
• Must be available for one of the following AWS shifts (start and end times are approximate):
  • A Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
  • B Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITARhere.

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